I am a physical therapist from northeast Ohio. I earned my bachelor’s in exercise science from Kent State in 2015. Then, attended Ohio University for physical therapy school where I received my doctorate in 2018.
Since graduation I worked as a travel therapist in Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and California. I have worked in a variety of settings and have experience treating general orthopedic and athletic injuries, chronic pain, and movement dysfunction. I treat all musculoskeletal issues but my specialty is pelvic floor disorders including pain, incontinence, prolapse, diastasis recti, and pregnancy related pain and injuries.
I use a variety of treatment techniques including dry needling, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, cupping, and manipulation. I use a holistic treatment approach including manual therapy, exercise prescription, and movement optimization to help my patients achieve their goals pain free.
Currently I live in Peninsula Ohio with my husband and pup. In my free time I enjoy CrossFit, running, rock climbing, and hiking.
Cara J Bacher, OTR/L, CIDN is an occupational therapist and owner of PHYT For Function and PHYT CLE as well as a national instructor for Integrative Dry Needling.
She completed her Bachelors in Human Performance and Masters of Occupational Therapy at West Virginia University. Earlier in her career, she specialized in geriatrics with a background working in skilled nursing, home health, and assisted/independent living. After years of working in geriatrics, she knew there had to be a better answer to aging within the current healthcare system.
Cara transitioned into outpatient care with Dr. Sanders in 2019. She has special interests in sports performance and sport specific rehab working closely with local CrossFit gyms, Olympic Weightlifting clubs, and endurance teams/clubs ranging from local weekend warriors to national medal holders as well as professional NBA/NFL players. She further collaborates with many local CrossFit gyms, yoga studios, and community fitness clubs such as cycling and running clubs to bring education and awareness in movement and recovery.
Outside of the clinic, Cara enjoys hiking, horseback riding, and racing gravel and fat tire bikes. She currently resides west of Cleveland with her partner and four dogs.
You can find Cara at the PHYT Cleveland and Fairview Park offices.
